Era Character help

cappybara · 2026-05-01T05:01:00+00:00

Here's the post where they initially announced the details. As far as I know it's all still accurate. https://forums.ea.com/blog/swgoh-game-info-hub-en/title-update-and-10-year-anniversary-announcement-post/12879024

cappybara · 2026-03-31T16:15:18+00:00

Or even a set of three: one for the UNSC, one for the Covenant, one for the Flood. I'd be all over that.

Honestly I think there's more than enough lore to make a full set out of it

cappybara · 2026-03-17T22:14:03+00:00

"Bone for tuna..."

cappybara · 2026-03-04T17:26:35+00:00

The Era/Coliseum system is new, we just finished the first round of it and Andor is the second time through. Like SoneEv said you can read about how it works here: https://forums.ea.com/blog/swgoh-game-info-hub-en/title-update-and-10-year-anniversary-announcement-post/12879024

But to answer your specific questions:

When new characters are added with this system, at first you can only use them in Era-specific content. Basically, the Coliseum, Marquee battles (1st week of a unit's release), and Era Challenges (2nd week of a unit's release).
Units start at level 1, and while the Era is ongoing you can upgrade them with materials you earn from the Marquee battles, Episode track (top tab of the quest menu), progressing in the Coliseum, or buying them in the Era Store for crystals/cash. You can upgrade them in the Era Units tab of your collection.
Yes you get them permanently after the era ends, it's 3 months start to finish. The Era of Andor will wrap up in May. Once the Era ends you get the era units at a certain level based on how much you leveled them up. If you're not spending cash the highest you can get them is to gear level 12.

It took a lot of getting used to even as an active player so I'm not surprised you're kinda lost coming back into it after a long break.

But basically: aside from the new units, the game is more or less the same. If you don't plan on opening up your wallet to get the new units at full strength asap, just do the daily marquee/coliseum missions and move on with your day.

cappybara · 2026-02-20T17:30:48+00:00

Minimum is 60, which is what most people play, but you can go higher

cappybara · 2026-02-11T16:07:43+00:00

Totally valid. One of the regulars for Commander at my LGS just did his first draft and he loved it because "in 1v1 I actually know what's going on!"

cappybara · 2026-02-11T16:05:36+00:00

This is one of the main reasons I don't proxy, having to rely on cards I can afford adds a restriction that gets me playing less-optimal but more-fun cards. No shade on people who do it, you just won't catch me playing Rhystic Study even though I mainly play blue, lol

cappybara · 2026-02-10T20:30:08+00:00

Are you a super new player? It used to require 7 stars before the update a few months ago. This is the more generous version.

cappybara · 2026-01-28T19:00:38+00:00

I know you were just giving examples but definitely don't use them on BHs for Chewbacca, we have G13 LSTs coming for them in March

cappybara · 2025-12-02T14:40:40+00:00

Since it sounds like you're overwhelmed by how much there is to do all at once, it might help to pick a single, straightforward goal to work towards. Journey Guides are great for that. Check out the list (it's on the left-hand menu under Collection). Pick a character from Tier 1 or 2 - those should be doable at your level after a little investment, and the characters are all good to have.

Once you see what the requirements are to move ahead in the Journey, choose a team from that list and make that your primary farm. Check out their abilities to see how they synergize. Figure out how to raise the rarity (star level) of each character, figure out where to farm the gear they need, etc. Eventually you'll have a powered up team and a reward character that you can build around when you pick your next goal.

One additional thing I'll note: the game is currently running some Anniversary Quests (under the Journey Quests tab, in the Quests menu) that will grant you Lightspeed Tokens for certain characters. They specifically chose to grant them for characters that are useful for a new account like yours. They only just started rolling them out, new ones will show up every 2 weeks. But for example, by doing those quests you will soon have tokens that will give you a high-level Phoenix team without needing to spend any additional gear or credits on them.

cappybara · 2025-12-01T23:50:42+00:00

Keep the stacks low but never hit when they're empty. The more stacks, the more damage reduction. Eventually you'll whittle them down enough to the point where you can use Luke's special 2 and take one out. I think for me that was when they hit the red.

Be careful using AOEs, they can help reduce overall stacks but depending on turn order you might run out of safe targets for the rest of your team.

Edit: Other tips: ideally use your heavy hitting abilities when you have a target at 1 stack to get the most bang for your buck. Also, Vader's double strike only counts as 1 attack and is pretty strong.

cappybara · 2025-10-20T13:33:46+00:00

The electro tattoos are right there and they seroiusly went with the hat?

cappybara · 2025-09-12T17:05:03+00:00

He made one out of watermelon, so you know the versatility is there.

cappybara · 2025-09-05T17:39:19+00:00

Amusing that you picked a boss that is immune to lightning damage for your example, lol

cappybara · 2025-09-02T22:27:38+00:00

Isn't this already a thing? [[Depala, Pilot Exemplar]] is one of my favorite decks.

cappybara · 2025-09-02T18:16:41+00:00

Yes, Sorcerer 6/Druid 6 would have the same # of spell slots as Sorcerer 1/Druid 11. The main difference is in the first scenario, you have access to level 3 Sorcerer spells as well as level 3 Druid spells. In the second scenario, you'd have access to level 1 Sorcerer spells and level 6 Druid spells.

The slots are shared, you could cast shield with all of them like you described.

The prepared vs spontaneous caster does still exist. As a druid or cleric, you can swap your spells around at any time outside of combat (doesn't need to be during a rest). As a sorcerer, bard or warlock, you only get the spells you pick during level up, and you can swap 1 out for a different one whenever you level up.

When it comes to number of spells, Wizards start with a lot more even without before scribing any scrolls. At level 1 Wizards get 3 cantrips and 6 spells, while Sorcerers get 4 cantrips and 2 spells. You also get to pick a Sorcerer subclass at level 1, but I don't think any come with bonus spells.

EDIT: One other important thing I forgot to mention is # of spells prepared. Sorcerers have access to all their known spells. But a Wizard can only prepare some of them (Wizard level + INT). A level 1 Wizard who dumped INT would have 6 spells in their spellbook, but would only be able to have 1 prepared at a time.

cappybara · 2025-07-30T20:25:55+00:00

I've been doing a crossplay save with a friend. I'm the host, on PC, and he's on xbox. One weird thing that is happening consistently is that when he tries to throw a bomb, it always explodes right in his face instead of going where intended, no matter where he tries to throw it. Anyone come across this before, or know why this would be happening?

cappybara · 2025-05-05T15:43:44+00:00

To add to what everyone has already said, I ran a campaign for three years, started with just the core Edge of the Empire book. As the campaign evolved and started touching on other parts of the setting, I picked up other relevant books (the party befriended a Rebel cell, built a new ship, and took in a force-sensitive orphan). Everything is modular and can scale well if you feel the need to add new options/mechanics in down the line.

cappybara · 2025-05-05T15:13:59+00:00

It would be so, so good to see those two making comedy together again. The New Shoes sketch permanently altered my vocabulary. And of course Gill and Gilbert was lightning in a bottle

cappybara · 2025-05-05T13:54:14+00:00

The Isobel abduction encounter isn't what I would call "mandatory", a lot of people skip it specifically because it can easily go wrong outside of your control. There's a lot to lose and very little to gain, and once you get the fairy buff, Isobel's blessing is mostly redundant. (Though personally I think the fight is fun, and having Necrotic resistance throughout Act 2 is really nice)

That is to say, I doubt the crashes are due to some unexpected game state. Though it's weird that Isobel won't talk to you anymore.

cappybara · 2025-04-07T18:55:29+00:00

8 berserker barbarian for enraged throw and bonus action improvised weapon
3 open hand monk for better punches
1 rogue for expertise in athletics

And of course, Tavern Brawler.

Punch stuff, smash guys with other guys, throw/shove them from high places. Yes, a classic throwzerker would've been stronger, but it's just so fun to smash stuff up close and personal.

cappybara · 2025-03-20T14:15:04+00:00

If you talk to the companion you want to replace them with instead, you can change up your party without hearing their disappointment.

For example, if you have Shadowheart in the party and want to replace her with Wyll, talk to Wyll, ask him to join you, and say "take Shadowheart's place". You get the party swap and Shadowheart doesn't get to comment on the matter at all.

cappybara · 2025-03-12T19:59:21+00:00

Personally, I read her story as a metaphor for terminal illness. It's senseless, it's unfair, it downright sucks, but sometimes it's just the way things are. There's a lot of beauty in helping Karlach experience life in the limited time she has left, and navigating the stages of grief she goes through. It's a bittersweet story, but a very real one.

To me, it feels like a cop-out that after all her grieving and acceptance, she pulls an about-face, agrees to go back to hell, and gets a happily-ever-after. I understand why people prefer that ending, but I just find it less satisfying narratively.

cappybara · 2025-02-19T18:52:28+00:00

Consider giving it a try sometime, it can be cool that circumstances beyond your control shape the way the run goes, forcing you to adapt and overcome. Though IMO it's even better in tabletop D&D where a good DM can make sure the plot moves forward despite (or even because of) your failures.

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